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Branson: Formula E will overtake Formula 1 in popularity
Electric racing will overtake Formula 1 in popularity within five years, British entrepreneur Richard Branson predicted on Saturday at the final round of the new Formula E series. Announcing a partnership between his Virgin Racing Formula E team and Citroen's DS brand, the billionaire also said he was willing to bet all new cars would be battery driven in 20 years' time. 'I think there's still going to be room for Formula 1 for another few more years,' Branson told reporters ahead of the London ePrix in Battersea Park, south of the River Thames. 'But there will come a time when Formula E will overtake Formula 1.' 'I think four or five years from now you'll find Formula E overtaking...
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